Carleton Cakes are currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative in our busy bakery based in Cootehill, Co. Cavan to assist with our busy Christmas period. This will be a temporary full time contract until Christmas 2026.
We are seeking an experienced warehouse operative who has worked in food manufacturing with knowledge of receiving and dispatching deliveries, completing paperwork and allergen control. The successful candidate will be someone who works well in a team, is a competent reach truck driver and is able to thrive under pressure in a busy, fast-paced stores environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Receiving, inspecting and dispatching deliveries & completing relevant paperwork
- Ensuring that safe loading/unloading procedures are followed
- Working as part of a team as well as on your own initiative
- Meeting high quality standards including allergen control
- Maintaining warehouse standards including health & safety & stock control
- Be available for flexible early/late shift starts; 6am - 2pm, 2pm - 10pm, 10am - 6pm
Requirements:
- 2+ years experience in warehousing operations
- General computer skills including Excel (essential)
- Hold a valid reach truck and counterbalance forklift license (essential) - please do not apply if you do not experience.
- Must have own transport
- Be able to communicate fluently in English (written & verbal)
- Valid manual handling certificate
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Our site is located in a rural location and access to your own transport is essential. Please confirm that you can commute and have access to your own transport. (Please do not apply if you need to relocate or would be relying on lifts or public transport to attend work)
- Have you experience of working on a forklift in a warehouse/stores of a food manufacturing site? And if so, how many years?
Licence/Certification:
- Reach Truck Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
